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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10
Inve..lRat,ng tho Ooanly T'roasury.


In levy court Tuesday morning pre-
amble was adopted stating that ex County
Treasurer Herbert would appear before
the court for final settlement
on the l4th instant. Resolutions
were talso passed, instructing
County Treasurer Herbert to commence
the present fiscal year with the first Tues
day of February, and to have his ac-
counts ready for settlement at the pre-
scribed time. He was also directed to fur
nish as early as possible the court with
a written statement of the financial
condition of the county setting forth
the amount of the bonded indebted
ness with the date of issue Of said
bonds, by who held and the rate Of in
terest drawn by the same, together with q
statement setting forth the particular
purposes the bonded indebtedness was
| intended to cover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

The sale Of the rental of French street,
King street and Tatnall street wharves
was Opened at the City Hall Monday after
noon, at 2 o'clock. After lengthy creep
inc up from $40 for the French street
wharf the sale was made to M, I. Poole,
real estate dealer, for $500. The wharf
has hitherto been held by George W.
Bush 3 Sons. Tstnall street wharf was
aold 70 8. g. Simmons Il Brothers for
S4O rental and King street wharf 70
George w. Bush for $51.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10
A FORMER wiImine tonian Dead.

William B. Oripps, formerly resident
of this city, died al the residence of his
son. in-law, Samuel Pedrick, at Oonsho-
hocken, Pa, Monday, Of general de-
bility. The deceased was about 20 years
of age and was born in Brandywine hun
dred, near this city. For upward OF ~
wears he was employed as apattern maker
by the Harlan q Hollingsworth Company,
and resided in Wilmington up to about
one year ago. Eight children survive the
deceased one of whom, Mrs. Ruth Luton
lives in Brandywine Banks. The remains
were inferred in Wilmington and Brandy
wine cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10
EATAL INJURY.
A Young Nan Squeezed Between q
Platform and n Carr

Philip Adams, young unmarried man,
was fatally injured at the p, w. d b.
freight house Saturday morning about
1890 o'clock. Adams had been repairing
the platform inside the building, from
underneath and had finished his work,
and was about to draw himself up on the
platform. The distance between the latter
and the cars is but few inches and he
was alongside very large car. just as
he was preparing to jump up, shifter
moved the car and Adams was sque wed
about the lower part of the body between
the car and the platform.
The train was immediately stopped,
but Adams could not be extricated until
part of the platform had been cut
away. When injured he gave one shrek
and then tainted. He was removed to
the residence of Lesley V. Smith, Of
Third and French streets, whore he has
boarded for three years past. DR.. Draper
was summoned and attended him His
father and mother are dead, but he has
| II brothers and sisters living.
Adams died in the afternoon, about
| O'Clock, from the effects of his injuries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

Patrick Callahan, a young man en-
ployed In the p, w. &c B. machine shop,
had the thumb of his left hand almost
torn off Tuesday afternoon by grind
stone on which he was sharpening q
chisel. 1t was only by quick jerk, which
severed the member, that he was not more
seriously injured. The lacerated thumb
was amputated by DIR. Draper and Detec-
tive Jones, and the man was then re-
moved to his home, No. 1886 Orange
Rtraat
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

The Rev. r. D. johnson, pastor OF the
NJ =. Church at Bridgeville, Del, died
Of heart disease Saturday. His remains
we're taken TO Milford Monday,
where interment took place Tuesday OF
he ODD Fellows cemetery. Mr.. johnson
W., we'll known and much appreciated
IN IN pastorate both at Bridgevilie and
Eliendaie and Smyrna where he was for
merlY In charge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

a New YORK merchant TO one Of his partners
about nine weeks ago. "Try HALRs honey OF
HoREHouND AND TAR he added, ''it has cured
believe it would cure you Nonsense, my dear
fiow,n was the reply, '.mine'B rot a eemstery
cough u wlli go away OF itself. III rick ifin BE
did srisk it, and is at present apparently In
taxing the remedy hs scoffed at and II relieves
him; but IL remains to be seen whether II Ia not
too late to effect rure.
PIKR'R ToofH-ACHu DROPS cure In one minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

living on the Reputation Of Others.
"TAke everything that ( have but my good
name; leave me that and am content" So
said the philosopher So say all manufacturers
Of genuine articles to that horde Of imitstors
which thrive upon the reputation Of others.
The good name OF ALLoooKs Porous PLAsTERs
has induced many adv TO put in the
market limitations that are not only lacking in
the best elements Of The genuine article, but are
often harmful In their effects. This Ia not only
theft, but might we'll be called malpractice.
Such thing ought not 70 be. The public
should be warned against these frauds, and,
when an external remedy is neeie5, be sure 10
: ,nsist upon having AiLcocKs P0Rous Pr.AsFKRs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

The sale Of horses and mules by Jester
& Mod aniel last Saturday afternoon drew
a good attendance. Twenty-seven head
were disposed of. The total sum realized
was 81, 1853. 80. The average prices were
SI95. IS per head for horses and 1885 per
pair for mules. There will be another
anle In two weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10
/. surprise an Levy Court.

The sensation of levy court yesterday
morninp was the request of George
o. Rothwell, the member from Blaekbird
hundred, that the assessment on his farm
in tbat hundred, be increased from $1, 700
to $4,000. The application was unani-
monsly granted. The court by resolu.
tion decided to elect county officers next
Tuesday. and to pay its annual visit to
tba aImshouse on March 30th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

Thomas Finnegan, one of gang OF
men belonging to shifting engine, was
badly squeezed about the upper part OF
the body near Third street and the rail-
road Thursday while coupling cars. ne
was removed to his boarding. house, NO.
400 East Second street, where DR.. Draper
Ia attending him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

At the annual meeting Of the Cherry
Jsland Marsh Company, held in the Old
Academy, Ninth ward, Monday, the FOL
iowino directors we're elected for the en-
minQ wear: William Sellers, Isaac 8. Elliott,
Jacob II. Weldin, Thomas s. Robinson and
Thomas j. Talley. J. Atwood weldin was
aleoted secretary and treasurer, and the
auditing committee reported the accounts
M tbs previous year correct.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

The public is notified that at the French
consulate, No. 534 Walnut street, Phila-
delphia, are deposited the general direc-
tory for Paris and the. department of
France, and that all information can be
obtained on French commerce by apply
ing by letter or personally to the French
consulate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

The Stanton Hall Company of Stanton,
DEL, incorporated Wednesday week, has
bought lot in Stanton, Del. The prem
Uses is I00x55 on the Stanton pike: A
three-atory frame structure 3Ox40 will be
erected Immediately. The basement Will
be used for store purposes, the second
story for public meeting hall, and the
third story for lodge rooms. The CON
tract has not yet been given out.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

smuu RaudaIl,s District I'm Danger
The Republican members Of the house
nj representatives of Pennsylvania held
4 caucus Tuesday, when 1t was decided
to knock Congressman Randall out Of his
diatrict In Philadelphia. This will be
done by apportioning the city of Phila-
delphia 80 that the district In which
Randall resides will be made Republican
by large majority.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

Two ranch partners, named Lackey and
Frasier, were found murdered near Albu-
querque, New Mexico, on Friday last
The house In which they lived was
burned. -Four Mexlcans who had been
seen 10 the neighborhood are suspected
of the crime, the motive Of which seems
to have been robbery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10
Daath nj Hannah ksalls

Mrs. Hannah II. Ball of this city, died
Sunday at an advanced age. she was
we'll known in Wilmington and was inc
widow of the late James Ball. Oisy
Auditor j. Frank Ball and Samuel ".
Ball, formerly of this city, but now IN
business in New York City, were her sons
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

Thomas Dorman, son Of Michael Dor
man, died at his home in Rising sun
Sunday, after an illness OF one week:
The deceased was clerk in the store or
Frank II. Law, OF Rising Sun, four OF nve
years and was very popular with the resi-
danta of TINT place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10
smyrna,s Town Elecslsn.

Special correspondenoeof Gazette and journal
SMYRNA, March 6.-The town election
was held yesterday and the following,
representing n ticket for improvements,
were elected; Alderman, Henry @. Budd;
Commissioner, John II. Hoffecker, Will
liam e. Hall, John B. Cooper, o. B. Vo-
shell, William A. FAIRIES, John O. Bailey,
Samuel Taylor Assessor, J. Il. Jerman /;
Treasurer, James p. Hoheeksr. There
were ak tickets circulated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10
DELAwARs,s NATIONAL eUARD.
OFFICERS Elected FOR oempaay N Rt
milford.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
MuRoRp, March 9.--At regular meet
ing of Company Il, d. N. g., held at its
armory on Monday evening the following
civil officers were elected: President, w.
G. Powders; Vice. President, w. r. Leigh;
Secretary, John McNair Treasurer, g.
W. Marshall. George w. Marshall was
unanimously reelected captain. He made
a short speech expressing thanks for the
honor bestowed upon him. Captain Mar
shall has held the position aince the COM
pany was first organized seven years ago,
and is highly esteemed and respected by
all the members.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

Mary McNulty; alias Carrie Giicnfls.'
Ncs who has been lying apparently IN
CONSCIOUS in a Jersey City hospital for
the past week, was put out q tna s ins ~
tuition on Saturday, her physician 90
nouncinR her 90 sn impostor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

The death of Mrs. ]. o. Hurlock,
widow Of the late William ]. Hurlock,
occurred AZ her home in 81. Georges Ut.
Sunday. Intermsnt viii be made ct on
Georges cemetery today.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

These accretions upon the sralp which are
termed fandrHfr are promptly removed by
GLREE's SULPHUR soAP, which. by opening the
pores promotes the nstural moisture OF the bair
Tske fifteen years from your age with HALLS
HAIR DYE.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

why suffer Piieef Immediate relief sn az,
complete cure guaranteed. AJAX FOR "hou isai, op
Pilss.n Sure cure for itohinBi prohn , S,,,e'
aiata or mailed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

William Allen of this city, has bought
the farm of John W. Bennett, near Mil
ford, for So, 200 and the stock and fix
tures for al 600
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

SMITH NALDM AN.-In this CITY, on the 9Th
LIST ny the Rev. =. Stanele, Minor c. Smith
OF Baltimore and dia b. Waldman Of Fell
ton Dbl.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

thank God that you ever invent d ouch
mt dicida for cHtarrb have suffered for nse
years 20 could not lie down for weeks at a Tina.
Sluce have been u4ing Ely's Cream Balm
cnn rest Frank T. Burlelgh, FarmIpRpon, N. u.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

wells, arealtn Remover restores hesitn sno
yieor. cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, NerVV ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10
NEWARK.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
NEWARK, March 5.-The lecture by
Professor Il. r. Formal OF the University
of Pennsylvania, which was to have been
given last evening, but was postponed
owing TO the illness OF the lecturer, will
probably be given on the 18th instant.
The deaths of two octogenarians are re-
ported this week. The first was Mrs. Re-
becca Henderson of Appleton, Md, three
miles west of Newark, at the age OF 80
years, and the second James Il. Mitchell, at
the age Of s3 years at Polly Drummond's
Hill.
Tammany Council, No. /, Improved Order
of Red Men of Wilmington, paid fraternal
visit to MInnehaha Tribe, No. 20, here this
week. The visitors returned on the 1t.32
p. m. B. & o. train.
The Ledger reports the fall Of large
rock which had become detached from an
oyerhanging cliff directly over the Newark
q Pomeroy railroad about two miles north
of here few days ago. The rock preclpi-
tation occurred onlya short time before the
arrival OF the train and bad accident was
only averted by James Hassinger, who
| happened to be In the immediate vicinity
| and heard the crash. The stone weighed
81 yeral tons and was removed by a number
| OF men.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

NEWARK, March William Deans
condition has progressed favorably dur
ing the last week and the critical point is
passed.
George Culinary, teamster here, Is
suffering from an aggravated and acute
case of cancer on the tongue. As may
readily be supposed his suffering is in.
tense and his condition is alarming. A
critical diagnosis reveals the whole side
of the tongue affected with the canoerous
growth, qfis remedy is quits as hef0iS
as the endurance of the painful disease
for his tongue has to constantly protrude
from the mouth in order that q very
poisonous drug preparation may no kept
upon it. The least drop of this taken in
ternslly would kill the patient.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10
ELRTON.

Special Correspcndenceo Of Gazette and journal |
ELKToN, March 4.-The Woman's |
Christian Temperance Union of Cecil |
couuty-the first county organization
formed in Maryland will Issue in few
days from the press Of the OeoJ Wing q
pamphlet of 50 pages containing the
minutes of the last yearly meeting, as
we'll as much other information regarding
the work. The local organizations and
their membership are as follows: CAL
vert, "a active and 10 honorary members;
Cherry Hill, IL active and honorary;
Cecilton, 26 active and 6 honorary; Chesa-
peake City % active and honorary; Leeds
II active members; North East 80 active
and i6 honorary; Port Deposit "a active and
8 honorary; Rowiandville IL active and 2
honorary; Rising Sun so active and hon.
orary; Rock and st. Johns 26 active mem
bers; Woodlawn 90 active and5 honorary;
Zion Al active and honorary. The
membership OF the oolored union at Elk
ton lie not reported.
The Cecil County Mutual Fire Associa-
ton lost about $4, 900 by the recent fire
at st. Michael's and about 81 900 BY
fire in Somerset county. Some of the
members of the association in Cecil are
heard complaining that nearly all the
losses are on risks in towns down the
Peninsula.
The Young Peoples Association of the
Ellzton M. e. Church is in fourishing
condition. Several new members were
received OF the meeting this week and So
names are now on the roll. All but one
or two of this number belong to the
church.
The presence of B. Frank Richardson,
member of the engineering corps of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, in
Elkton this week, gave rise to the report
that his business was to run preliminary
lines for the proposed B d o. PENN
| sula extension, and the report is
believed TO be true. Mr.. Richardson
started yesterday morning to ride through
| Cecil county to Massey's, in Kent county,
| Md. The road, il built, will probably
branch from the B. q o. at Singerly
station and run through this town. It
could not we'll strike the B. & o. much
further south owing to the numerous
rivers.
ELKwoN, March 7.-Considerable excite
ment was created here yesterday after
noon In the nsighborhood Of the gas
works by row among the colored people
in that vicinity. Evans Holland, being,
it is said, under the influence of that
which ought not to be had In prohibit
ton county, abused his wife and her sis
ter Mrs Noah Wilson. The husband Of
the latter got hold of a gun and shot at
Holland. The shot tore the seat OF his
trousers and coat-tails away, and few
grains found a lodging place in the owner.
II A mule connected with Singerly's pulp
works walked into one of the rooms OF
the mill on Friday night and stumbled
INTO one of the alkaline watts. When dis
covered the animal was dead, the flesh
having been eaten off its bones by th,
chemicals.
Another of the children Of Oliver Jones
who resides in Elk Neck about thre
! miles from Elkton died yesterday morn
/ ing of diphtheria. This is The secon'
that has died of this disease In o feS
days. Four other children Of Mr.. Jone
7 are i'll of the same disease.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-10

as al aboiitiontst. Having been graduated
In fss4, he began the study OF theology
under his father at Lane Seminary, Oincin-
natl. Here he was thrown into a life full Of
excitement, activity and controversy. Iu
1886 he appeared first publicly as the cham
pien of the antl-slavery cause. The utter
anoes Of the Philanthrapist. an anti-slavery
paper In Cincinnati, edited by James g.
Bisney, stakeholder who had emancipated
| hfa slaves, became offensive to the strong
pro-slavery element. A riot broke out and
| for a week Cincinnati was overrun by moi
| headed by Kentucky Shareholders. Young
/ Beecher asked to be sworn In as one OF the
| special policemen, and armed with pisto
/ patrolled the streets. At this time, in the
absence OF Mr.. Brainard, he was for a few
4 months occupying the editorial chair in the
i office of the Cincinnati Journal, the organ
| ofithe new school Presbyterian Church, and
| his indignation over the Birney riot fount
| vent In some pungent editorials. In 1888
Me-. Beecher concluded his theological
| stables. He married Miss Eunice Whit
Ballard, and, taking the first offer mad
him, settled over a Presbyterian Church Il
Lawrenceburg, a little town on the Obi
not far from Cincinnati. a larger field Q
usefulness was opened In 1899 by a call ;
Indianapolis, then town Of about 2,50
Inhabitants. Here he lived and labored 70
eight years, and here his influence as
SPEAKER. writer and thinker began to max
| ltNolt bAfOuSty t6lts Iu6ro WAS LDbn u 1916
ing In the church almost throughout tn
country, which was especially strong 1
indianapolis. against discussiofis ON shaver
from the pulpit, but he emphrsized hi
position by early introducing into the syno
resolution declaring that every lasnists
should preach a thorough exposition an
condemnation Of slavery. Thereupon b
preached three sermons upon the lie
Moses, the bondage of the children.
Israel under Pharaoh and their deliveranc
lit June, -1847, Mr.. Beecher was called
, | the passionate of Plymouth Church, Brood
, | lyn,' then Just erected, ard remained 4
; pastor ever since. Under his care Plymoui
: Church rapidly Increased In numbers al
: influence. The church building Was rebui
and enlarged In 1850 Mr.. Beecher's pop
|, latity as preacher and man constant
] increased. His large audiences were eve
2 Sunday swelled by strangers.
Mr.. Beecher continued necessarily !
war against slavery In the pulpit, throul
/ the press and from the lecture platfori
Re fhbored a.dsntly for the election OF III
The Columbus journal., 1887-07-27

Frederick Wolf, an old gentleman
aged about 20 years, committed suicide
Saturday Last by hanging in a grove
near his house on the outskirts of Nor
fold. The Ne,cs says: ''The act wa ev-
identity deliberately planned, the gentle
man having gone into the grove. took
off his coat, hat and slippers and placed
them on the ground and laid his cane
beside them. After placing his pocket
book in one Of his slippers, he took his
handkerchief and an old neck scarf and
tied them together, and putting it under
his chin and up " his head fas-
tened it to a limb of the tree. He then
choked himself to death by throwing
his weight on the noose thus formed.
When found, one of his feet was resting
on the ground and one Of his knees on a
barbed-wire spool" Deceased had been
in the city about three years, during
which time he had lived with his son
Charles. No cause assigned for his rash
act.
The Columbus journal., 1887-07-27
Dated Neb., j
Legal Notice.
Il mau concern:

To oil srhona II may concern:
The commissioner appointed to view and re-
port upon the practicsbility Of the location of a
public road commencing at the ons-half Cn)
section mound on the west line Of Section seven
C7l, in Town twenty (aOl, Range one Q( west
and running thence east along the center line OF
said section seven "a, to the east line thereof
and terminating thereat, has reported in favor Of
the location Of the said road. Nov all objections
thereto or claims for damages caused thereby
must be filed in the county clerks office on or
1881, or said location will be made without ref
eronce thereto. JOIN SrAUYYER,
(Magroine Road. County clerk:
Dated Columbus, Nsb., July I'd, 1850. 2jul4
The Columbus journal., 1887-07-27
Legal Notice.

To all rhOM ii may concern:
The commissioners appointed to view and re.
port upon the practicability Of the vacation OF
that part Of q public road commencing ut the
northeast corner Of Section II, Town II, X. I
east, running thence in q southwesterly direction
and terminating at the southeast corner of S.W.
4 OF NJ. 4 of Section 19. Town II, Range I
east and known as the "GOttschalk' road; also
the vacation Of that part of q public road COM
mencing at the NE. corner Of Sc. = Of Sc. 4
of Section Is. Town II. r.. I east, running thence
west 20 rods and terminating at the northwest
Town II. X. I east, the same being connected
with the road first above described, has reported
in favor Of the vacations thereof, and all objec-
thereby must be fled in the county clerks Office
on or before NOON of the 9th day Of September,
A.. d. 1881, or said vacation will be made without
reference thereto. JOHN SrAUFFER,
County Clerk.
Dated Columbus. July I'd, 1857. 0jull
The Columbus journal., 1887-07-27

To all uions it may concern.
The commissioners appointed to view and re-
port upon the prscticability of a change of
county road in Section q, Town II, Range 1 east
of the 9Th principal meridian in Nebraska, and
more accurately and definitely described by a
plat On me IN inc county clerk : once. mas re-
thus shown, and all objections thereto, or claims
for damages caused thereby, must be fled in the
county clerks Office on or before NoON of the 18th
day of September. 1857. or such change and re-
location will be made without reference thereto.
JOHN STACFFER,
County Clerk.
Dated Columbus. Seb., July IL. Isl. 13juli
The Columbus journal., 1887-07-27

WoRKNEx engaged in digging a cellar
in Boston tell = hard story to believe,
but they relate it 80 candidly that one
cannot we'll contradict their word. They
state that at the depth Of several feet
below the surface they unearthed q hinge
turtle. The creature measured two and
a half feet in length and Q little over q
foot in width. Its tail was v q foot
long and was armed with seven sharp
spikss OF horn. Experts say it il 15O
wears old. The spot whore it wa found
M filed up in 1886, and the
....ture bas remained ~oontented buried
alive for more than bali . century. II
B. quite lively and vicious